A Rainy, Warm February Sunday in the QC!

Our official in the Quad Cities on Sunday was 50°!  While it was warm, it didn't even come close to breaking our record high of 62° that was set back in 1976.   Burlington and Fairfield were even warmer.  Both neighborhoods climbed into the mid 50s!  

Rainfall amounts varied from place to place.  The Quad Cities picked up 0.30" of rain.  While Fairfield picked up an inch and Muscatine just fell shy of an inch.

2-3 FEET of Snow in the Northeast!

Worcester, MA

Long Island, NY

Auburn, MA

A viewer, who has family and friends in the Northeast, sent us these pictures over the weekend of the snowstorm. @ least we are just dealing with rain on Sunday!!!

Record Rain in the Quad Cities

Our steady, light to moderate rain has really added up over the last several hours...and we've broken the record for rain on February 7th in the Quad Cities!  As of 6pm our total is up to 0.75" which is almost 0.20" more than the previous record. 

Friday and Saturday look nicer, with plenty of sunshine and above average highs.  Another chance for rain rolls in Sunday...

Light Rain Falling This Morning

A weak low pressure system is moving through the Midwest and it's giving us some light rain.  The rain began late on Wednesday and is forecasted to linger into the early afternoon hours.  We can expect between a quarter and a half of an inch of total rain. The rain is much needed as river levels are down plus the ground is lacking moisture for the spring season.  The clouds will stick around through the overnight hours and finally begin to clear by early Friday morning. 

Quiet Week of Weather

After some recent snow, winds and cold temps our relatively quiet weather over the next few days will suit most people just fine I imagine!  Temperatures will be a little above normal, with highs in the middle 30s for most of the week...and while there's a slim chance for flurries on Tuesday, and a light mix of rain/snow coming Thursday there are no big snowstorms in the immediate QC future!  Proof of that here on a snow forecast from several models...

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Severe Weather in January?

Temperatures in the Quad Cities will be in the 50s for Monday and Tuesday.  But, a strong cold front will put a quick end to the warm temperatures Tuesday night into Wednesday.  The cold front could be strong enough to even produce some severe weather to our east and to our south.  There is a slight risk for severe weather for all the areas colored in yellow.  We'll keep you posted, but it should be something to watch!

Temperatures Climb after Arctic Blast...

Temperatures were 10-20° warmer on your Wednesday.  But, that's just with temperatures in the 20s.  It still is cold, but a huge improvement compared to what it was on Monday and Tuesday.  Who would've ever thought the 20s would feel so good!

Heat Loss Through Your Head...

Do you remember your Mom telling you to put a hat on when you were a kid?  And surely the next line had something to do with how much heat is lost through your head, right?  Mom's probably right about a lot of things, but she might have been mistaken on this one...It turns out on average you only lose about 7% of your body heat through your dome...and here are a few stories explaining why!

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COLD Blast.......Winter Returns!

On Saturday it felt like spring!  Temperatures were in the upper 40s and 50s!  24 hours later the mercury dropped by 28° to almost 40° around the Quad Cities.  High temps on your Sunday only made it into the teens and 20s!  It's going to get even colder for your Monday.  That's when highs and lows will be in the single digits with wind chills well below zero!

So stay safe and bundle up as you head out the door.  Some areas are under a Wind Chill Advisory from late Sunday night into Monday afternoon.  You can find out more by about the Wind Chill Advisory by clicking here. We'll have more weather updates on-line, tonight on Ten @ 10 and Monday morning on CBS4 News This Morning starting @ 5am!

Temperatures to Tumble...ARCTIC Blast!!

I hope you enjoyed the sunshine and the warmth on Saturday as temps climbed into the 50s for high for many neighborhoods around the QCA!  But, some MUCH COLDER air is heading our way for your Sunday and Monday.  Check out what were thinking temperatures will do in the next 24-48 hours by clicking play.  Get more weather updates by clicking here to head over to our website!